drosometer

[ droh-som-i-ter, druh- ]

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the amount of dew formed on a given surface.

drosometer

/ drɒˈsɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument that measures the amount of dew deposited

Word History and Origins

Origin of drosometer¹

1815–25; < Greek dróso ( s ) dew + -meter

Word History and Origins

Origin of drosometer¹

C19: from Greek drosos dew + -meter

Example Sentences

Drosometer, drō-som′e-ter, n. an instrument for measuring the quantity of dew condensed on the surface of a body left in the open air.

From Project Gutenberg

To measure the quantity of dew deposited each night, an instrument is used called a Drosometer.

From Project Gutenberg